Implant 5mm Below Gingival Margin: Should I Be Worried about Future Bone/Gingival Recession?
Last Updated: Jun 28, 2011
Dr. P asks:
I have received an implant case that appears to be 2-3mm below the crestal bone level. I sounded it and it’s 5mm below the gingival margin. It’s been placed for about 3 weeks and according to the pt’s chart its a 4.7X 11.5 Implant Direct ReActive and was placed at the time of extraction #4 due to recurrent decay under crown. no PARL noted and had a demineralized bovine bone graft with collaplug cover. What should I do? I’m worried about future bone/gingival recession. I’m wondering if I should tell the pt it was not placed in the ideal position and needs to be redone before integration or if the depth is not that bad? The pt has just moved to the area so giving her back to the placing Dr is not an option. Any thoughts?
4 Comments on Implant 5mm Below Gingival Margin: Should I Be Worried about Future Bone/Gingival Recession?
Dr. Martin
06/28/2011
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06/29/2011
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07/09/2011
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